---
title: Characters.Insert Method (Excel)
keywords: vbaxl10.chm252077
f1_keywords:
- vbaxl10.chm252077
ms.prod: excel
api_name:
- Excel.Characters.Insert
ms.assetid: cc729d8c-8f03-d5ef-0a78-81685652c4d9
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Characters.Insert Method (Excel)

Inserts a string preceding the selected characters.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Insert**( **_String_** )

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **Characters** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _String_|Required| **String**|The string to insert.|

### Return Value

Variant


## See also


#### Concepts


[Characters Object](characters-object-excel.md)

